US Bridges

FM 1042 over Draw

Fair

Live Oak County, Texas · 1.3 MI S of FM 1545 · Structure no. 161490155301001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
929
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1042 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1042 over Draw in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 929 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,720 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1042
CrossesDraw
Location1.3 MI S of FM 1545
RouteState Highway 1042
CountyLive Oak County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.41602, -98.2843
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic929 (2019)
Projected traffic1,720 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1042 over Draw built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1042 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1042 over Draw carry?

About 929 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1042 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1042 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.